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New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana #598210 05/19/20 07:46 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hi all. This song is based around someone with Alzheimer's. It is know that music can bring back lost memories for Alzheimer's patients. As always all comments welcome. Keep safe. Rob4580 My Love My Wife My Friend Im one day late and one dollar short. I cant remember the things I ought. Im last in line I feel a little bit strange. I cant go home co's I missed the last train. I struggle a touch to remember her name I cant believe these things keep happening to me. ------------------------------------------- When the music plays I see her face again. My love my wife companion and good friend. ------------------------------------------- You know your bound to get it right some time. You know I like to walk in the sun shine I took on life gave it all I had Some times good but mostly bad And regret the times I seemed to make her cry Got a hot bowl of soup but Im using a fork. Im all alone with nothing but thoughts. Still cant believe these things are happening to me Five-string fiddle plays a unique pizzicato part in this mountain folk Americana RealStyle. Two identical acoustic guitars play together with the same-but-different feature, strumming with accents on the offbeat. Acoustic bass alternates between the root and fifth with attacks on the beat. This song is in the key of C (D)and uses major, minor, and diminished chords. These chords change every 1 to 4 beats. **** Song Summary ********* Title: My Love My Wife File:My Love My Wife My Friend .SGU Key=E , Tempo 70, Length (m:s)=3:25 4 bar intro, 52 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 56. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is _RADFORD.STY (Radford Fiddle Chop Mountain Flk) RealTracks in style: 1411:Bass, Acoustic, CelticHornpipe Sw16 070 RealTracks in style: 3156:Fiddle, 5-string, Rhythm AmericanaMountain16thsPizzAndy ev16 070 RealTracks in style: 3185:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Mountain16thsQuinn Ev16 070 RealTracks in style: 3185:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Mountain16thsQuinn Ev16 070 MIDI Drums :1 Standard Drum Kit (1) Vocals my self ***************** Last edited by Rob4580; 05/19/20 07:49 PM. https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #598343 05/20/20 11:36 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,062 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,062 Ontario, Canada	My aunt had dementia, very sad thing indeed! I can't even imagine how frustrating that would be. Good writing and a good song, well done! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana BlueAttitude #598470 05/21/20 09:08 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hi Dave. Thank you for listening and commenting. Sorry to hear about you aunt. Rob4580 https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #598500 05/22/20 04:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,919 Florida	Rob, A good write about a sad subject. Well sung. Good mix. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #598518 05/22/20 05:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 33 R Rebecca King Enthusiast
Rebecca King Enthusiast R Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 33	Hey Rob, Great lyrics about such an important topic. I think no one has ever written a song about Alzheimers until now. We are moved by your beautiful song. Thank you very much for sharing. Rebecca and Jochen

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #598576 05/22/20 12:40 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357 Robertkc Veteran
Robertkc Veteran Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 3,357	Rob, A good write, well sung ( I liked the counterpoint chorus vocal) and the old time country style fits. My mum had dementia and fought it like crazy - a few years ago I wrote a song to honour her struggle; I can relate to your lines! Robert

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #598601 05/22/20 05:13 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,221 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,221 Maryland	Good sung, sung well. Love the chorus! Difficult subject handled well. Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #598619 05/22/20 07:03 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 7,263 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 7,263 Cooran Queensland Australia	Cracker songer... the bridge part "When the music plays I see her face again. My love my wife companion and good friend." is killer. It's a bit essy in the verses though Rob. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #598759 05/24/20 01:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Thank you Floyd. Always appreciate your take on things. Rob4580 https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599007 05/25/20 11:22 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hello Rebecca. Thank you for your kind words. Rob4580 https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599171 05/26/20 12:12 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,123 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,123 GA USA	So many family and nowadays even friends... Very poignant, well sung and produced. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599189 05/26/20 01:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,052 Davis, CA	Nice song Rob!! Interesting you mentioned about music and the effect it can have on dementia. I saw part of a documentary about Glen Campbell. He did not know where he was, the year, or other ordinary things, but MAN he could still play and sing.....start the program and it came right out! Enjoyed this tune!! Take care. Greg

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599192 05/26/20 01:23 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia PeterF Veteran
PeterF Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,647 Sydney Australia	Rob Sad song - very nice arrangement and well sung as always. Peter

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599218 05/26/20 03:49 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,060 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 Veteran
Deej56 Veteran D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 2,060 Mill Valley, California USA	Rob, Really strong offering—great mix and vocal work on this. It’s tough subject to write about, you’ve handled it deftly. Enjoyed it immensely! All my best, Deej

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599237 05/26/20 04:40 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al... Al-David Veteran
Al-David Veteran Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8,647 Originally Missouri ... Now Al...	Hi Rob ... I've looking forward to hearing this for the past few days. Many years ago, I too wrote a song about Alzheimers. So was very interested to hear your musical thoughts. It's much different from my song ... but a stellar song. This very well-written. An uplifting song about a horrible disease. My mother and former mother-in-law where shackled by its clutch. I can relate. Maybe I'll rerecord mine sometime in the future and post it. As always, loved your vocal. Great job in all respects. wishing you and yours the very best. be safe ... Alan Last edited by Al-David; 05/26/20 04:41 PM. BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaksWin1132GB DDR5Rhyzen 9745xAT 2035 MicPeavey Nashville 112 AmpIbanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Robertkc #599566 05/28/20 12:23 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hello Rob. Sorry to hear about your Mum. Thank you for listening and commenting. Rob4580 https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599589 05/28/20 02:43 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands furry Veteran
furry Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,258 Scottish Highlands	Rob what a lovely song. Very moving and I'm sure we all know somebody who's suffered this rotten illness Graham............ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBPq93IQFTD3q-zBqxghbQ?view_as=subscriber

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599674 05/29/20 05:25 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,327 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,327 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very sad lyric but excellent vocal delivery. Super backtrack. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana Rob4580 #599900 05/30/20 12:56 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,081 jptjptjpt Expert
jptjptjpt Expert Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,081	I love it. What a great arrangement. Outstanding lyrics and vocals. Very touching song. Way to go. My music can be heard at: The Cracks

Re: New -My Love My Wife My Friend- ( Alzheimer's) Mountain folk Americana TuneMonger #599996 05/31/20 10:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 OP Veteran
OP Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Hello TuneMunger. Thank you for your comment. Rob4580 https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

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